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Monday, October 21, 2024

Margaritaville Cozumel

 Good morning,

This is another image from Catherine's recent cruise:  Margaritaville, Cozumel, Mexico.

Does anyone remember if this used to be the location of Senor Frogs?

It sure seems this is where we took my brother and wife to lunch many years ago....

Happy Fall,

Lois

Saturday, October 19, 2024

Deer in the Headlights

 Good morning,

As Catherine was driving through our neighborhood late at night there were deer in the headlights.  Fortunately, the deer weren't in the road!

I'm confident these are some of the same deer we see in our yard from time to time.  A few evenings ago Kjell opened the front door to check for a package on the porch.  He was surprised to see a lady deer looking at him from the bottom of our front steps, just a few feet away.  Miss Deer didn't seem too alarmed.  She slowly turned and walked down our driveway.  

Sweet.

 Thanks for the image, Catherine.

:),

Lois

Friday, October 18, 2024

Balcony View

 Good morning,

This is a familiar view of Cozumel, Mexico.

Catherine took this image from her balcony aboard Mariner of the Seas. 

While we were aboard Freedom of the Seas we saw this view once a week during the time Kjell was working.  

Lovely!

Enjoy,

Lois

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Dockside Cozumel

 Good morning,

It's easy to go ashore in most ports.  But, the security is great to be sure you have your cruise ID when you leave and return.  At any time, the ship's computer knows who is ashore and who is on board.

Of course, security personnel also monitor items being brought onto the ship.

Guest safety is number one.

Enjoy your cruise. ;)

Lois

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Only the Beginning - First Meal in Windjammer

 Good morning,

When you arrive on board a Royal Caribbean ship on embarkation day,. your first meal is usually available in the Windjammer Restaurant.  

Cabins generally aren't ready until 1 PM so the Windjammer is the place to go to get a snack or a full meal.

This image is from Catherine when she and Erica were on board Mariner of the Seas recently. When we were on the same ship back in the Spring, we were delighted to see there are now hand washing stations at the entrance here.  They are located just out of the image to the left.

You'll find the ships are cleaner than most fast food restaurants on land.

Ah, yes, so much more to come!

Enjoy,

Lois